Welcome to Film Analysis

Welcome to Film Analysis

Get ready to have some cinematic fun – and be prepared to do a great deal of thinking, viewing, listening, talking, writing – and maybe even some producing. This course addresses the fundamental vocabulary, artistry and technology of film and basic film production. In...
About Me

About Me

Here’s a recent bio that was written for me… A veteran educator, Vince DeMiero currently serves on the Board of the Washington Journalism Education Association and was president from 2008 to 2012. As an instructor and adviser at Mountlake Terrace High School...
“The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst

“The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst

Explore the Depths of “The Scarlet Ibis” Unveiling “The Scarlet Ibis” Dive into the complexities and emotional depth of James Hurst’s “The Scarlet Ibis” with this comprehensive guide. Summary and Analysis Understanding “The Scarlet Ibis” “The Scarlet Ibis” by James...
“Antigone” by Sophocles

“Antigone” by Sophocles

Overview One of the world’s greatest plays of all time, “Antigone” has endured for more than 2450 years. Written by the great Greek playwright, Sophocles, this play is the final installment of his “Oedipus” cycle, which includes “Oedipus Rex,” “Oedipus at Colonus”...
Welcome to Film Analysis

“Secondhand Lions” and “The Secret Lion”

“The Secret Lion” Author Alberto Álvaro Ríos tells this wonderfully conversational coming of age tale that is somewhat autobiographical. Ríos is an educator and an author, too, and still actively involved in the academic community. Check out his Web page: • Alberto...
Have you planted “Marigolds”?

Have you planted “Marigolds”?

Eugenia Collier’s short story challenges us to think about that moment when we transition from youth to adulthood. It’s clear that her narrator has thought about this deeply, and only after several years has she been able to put her thoughts and experiences into...